Necrotizing Fasciitis: Aimee Copeland's father hails her 'miracle' recovery …

Aimee Copeland "very responsive," but to lose hands and other foot to necrotizing fasciitis, says report Aimee Copeland, 24, battles flesh-eating necr.

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Necrotizing Fasciitis is a bacterial infection that attacks soft tissue and destroys muscle. It?s very rare, but what is known about it is that it often leads t.

She developed necrotizing fasciitis and her left leg was amputated at the hip three days after her accident, ABC News reported. Despite the latest bad news, Copeland has shown signs of recovery and her family has remained optimistic.